2024 VSS Service Engagement Opportunities
Applicants are encouraged to begin the service engagement process as soon as possible. There are three options for completing the service engagement requirement: participation in a DMM service immersion, participation in weekly service with the DePaul Community Service Association, or participation in monthly service with the DePaul Community Service Association. All three options are explained in detail below. Please read carefully as some deadlines for service engagement experiences occur prior to the scholarship application deadline.
Please email missionandministryscholarships@depaul.edu if you have questions about the Vincentian Service Scholarship application or service engagement requirements.
Service Immersions
Want to make connections with other DePaul students? Love community service? Want to learn about social justice issues you’re passionate about? Immersions are a fun, meaningful way to spend part of your break and meet other DePaul students. Week-long and one-day opportunities are available.
Winter Break Service Immersion
Students who participated in a Division of Mission and Ministry winter break service immersion (week-long or one-day) have completed the VSS service engagement requirement.
Spring Break Service Immersion
The deadline for the week-long Spring Break 2024 trips was Friday, January 26. If you are applying after the deadline has passed, you may still apply on DeHub to be considered for the program or the waitlist.
The deadline for the one-day Spring Break Service Immersions is Friday, March 1. Apply on DeHub!
Contact viatrips@depaul.edu with any service-immersion application questions.
DePaul Community Service Association
DePaul Community Service Association (DCSA) is a community of DePaul student-led organizations seeking to promote the dignity of all in providing meaningful volunteer opportunities and promoting reflection focused on the question of social justice and systemic change. This year applicants who choose DCSA as their service engagement opportunity have two ways to complete service: participation in four weeks of a weekly service site or participation in two monthly service opportunities.
Weekly DCSA Service
Applicants who choose this option for their service engagement experience must participate in at least four weeks of weekly service with DCSA. Applicants should complete the placement survey ASAP and no later than February 11 in order to be placed at a weekly service site and complete service winter quarter. Please note this deadline falls before the scholarship application deadline.
Monthly DCSA Service
Applicants who choose this option for their service engagement experience must participate in at least two monthly service opportunities at the same site. Applicants should complete the placement survey ASAP and no later than February 11 in order to be placed at a monthly service site and complete service winter quarter. Please note this deadline falls before the scholarship application deadline.